whirlpool self cleaning lint filter

[1966_mustang]

Hey what is this self cleaning lint filter? I only know of the filter brush in the front right corner when you lift the lid. I am looking for a machine with the brush fliter ont the right hsand corner. How does this 'self cleaning' set up work??

 

[peteski50]

1968 Whirlpool!

TOL line models had self cleaning filter!

 

[peteski50]

1968 Whirlpool!!!

This may explain better!

 

[peteski50]

1968 Whirlpool!

last

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Both my 60's Whirlpools had it. Here is my 1966 Imperial Mark XII.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Filter is mounted just below drain hose outlet.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Picture of the hoses coming out of it, at the top

 

[supremewhirlpol]

My Blue Whirlpool had one, and I took it out.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Notice its not there!

 

[supremewhirlpol]

The self cleaning filter is the round thing in black

 

[qualin]

So, when the magic clean filter light comes on, what does it mean?

Just curious.

 

[tomturbomatic]

The light comes on during agitation because that is when it is filtering.

 

[1966_mustang]

These are nice photos..

So what causes the water to flow throught the filter while it is washing?

 

[1966_mustang]

on the underside of this last one is that the motor that came with the washer? Or did you swap it out?

 

[1966_mustang]

You said you took it out, why??.. I see where there is something with a Pulley and something that is flat with a diaphram in the box...Is that the drain pump you took out?

Does the self cleaning come with 2 pumps? a filter pump and a drain pump?

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Well 1966_mustang,
sure would be nice if I knew your name!
The below link should sum up some of the questions on the Blue whirlpool.

Blue box MOD 0

It's time to start MOD0 on the Blue Whirlpool BD. This mod will change a good part of its operation. I'd say 70% - 80% is nothing but electrical. For that purpose, I'm going to be very vague on the electrical configuration of the components. Thus, schematics and wiring diagrams won't be...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[supremewhirlpol]

My video must have gotten leaked!

I take it John must have missed his Pap-Smear that week! I proved you wrong on the Blue Whirlpool, Looks like I'll be doing it on the GE Combo too! Many thanks to the positive comments from everyone else.

I took the filter out because it really doesn't do anything. I don't see the difference between having it on the machine.

You have got to see this......

found this on Youtube....and we know who it is.....he got it up and running..... Holy freakin WOW!......can you see all the applications for all the variable speeds....from super slow handwash gentle.....to kick ass super duty for heavy denims........and that high speed spin....who needs a...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[1966_mustang]

Where can you get parts for an old machine like this? I am still searching for a machine similar to this, but wondering if I can get parts for it. If so where?

 

[DirectDriveDave]

Wow, a 3-Speed belt drive!? I didn't know those were made!